Dental milling machine, adapter for use in a dental milling machine, and method for setting up a dental milling machine
The dental milling machine adapter simplifies setup and enhances flexibility by milling to fit specific blank dimensions, eliminating the need for complex calibration and enabling efficient machining of various blanks.
US12673375B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-07VHF CAMFACTURE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Patents(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VHF CAMFACTURE
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Dental milling machines are limited to specific blank dimensions, requiring complex and time-consuming calibration processes, limiting their flexibility and usability.
Method used
A dental milling machine with an adapter that is milled to fit specific blank dimensions, allowing for flexible use without additional calibration, using a plastic adapter that can be easily modified to accommodate various blanks.
Benefits of technology
Enables simple setup and flexible use of dental milling machines, eliminating the need for complex calibration and allowing for efficient machining of a wide range of blank types.
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Abstract
A dental milling machine includes a workpiece holder. The workpiece holder (10) has a bracket (11) and an adapter (12, 12′). The adapter (12, 12′) is mounted on the bracket (11). In a first state (17), the adapter (12, 12′) is a semimanufacture (16, 16′) and designed to be milled by the dental milling machine (1).
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